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The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1945-04-19

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The Amherst News-Times VOL XXVII, NUMBER 16 AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1945 THE SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD ft Lt. Berger Writes j Of Siegfried Line And Luxembourg Lieut. Edwin Benger writes that "it was very interesting to cross the border - into Germany and come through the Siegfried Line, I'd read so much about it. "For a couple of miles the pill boxes are thick in .the hills; they are well camouflaged and built t. ; ; 1 I ' f i Lieut, Berger just recently has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for distinguishing himself by meritorious service i nthe United Kingdom, France, Luxembourg end Germany, He also Wi two stars on his E.T.O. ribbon and his unit has been recommended for the Meritorious Plaque. right into the hills. The dragon teeth line the roads on both sides and it's easy to see where it would be a tough nut to crack. "Germany is or was, a beautiful country, but as far as we have gone the towns are just leveled to the ground; they are battered a lot worse than the French towns there is just nothing left and that is just as it should be -7-they should be made to realize what war is. "There are not many civilians left and what are left behind are just ignored. There is a fine for any of the GI's fraternizing with them. Even if that ruling wore not in effect I doubt if they would get much friendship from the troops. Maybe this time they will learn a lesson that will stick. "The prisoners of war are the 6orriest mess of personnel one ever saw and the famous SS troopers certainly had a great build up. "The American soldiers are fairly well restricted in camp, but there would not be anything to do outside anyway; It reminds me of coming across France when we more or less staid around the place then too. "Luxembourg is a dandy little country more like the States than anything over here; modern cars (from the U. S.) coca cola (when they had it from the U. S.) ice cream (they still have it.) Everything was so clean and up to date. "Met several fellows from Amherst a while back Clarence 'Hankie' Frederick, Chuck' Gor-mley, Don Haas, Ralph Thomas and Noble Bierman; sure was good to see them seems like the whole town is here. "Went to the movies last night making three in a row which is quite a record but they have gone now so suppose lt will be all for a while, also went for a shower today, there is a portable QM Shower unit about eighteen miles from. here and we took a gang over. We usually get one about every two weeks sure does feel good. They eet up in a tent near a stream and pump the water out and heat It and have a long pipe with shower heads in it, It's quite a system. " "We've got a cute little German car that the fellows fixed Hyatt Home From German Prison Cpl. Donald Hyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hyatt, South Am herst, arrived home Tuesday night from Camp Atterbury, Ind., where he had been processed after reaching the east coast last week. Hyatt is home for 21 days after y l -Deing a mrisoner tft - of War since ,U ALLJ Sept. 22, 1944, to January of this year. Wounded Soldier Out Of Hospital Pfc. William J. Kunzman, 24, Box 103, Amherst, has now recovered at A United States Army hospital in England, from wounds received at GumbrechShoven, on the 4th December, 1944. While at this hospital, he received expert medical care, followed by a period of convalescence. He has now been released for a return to duty. He is a member of an infantry unit. He entered the army on March 4th, 1943. His wife, Mrs. Irene C. Kunzman, is residing in Amherst. Russell Andrews Gets Captaincy Russell Andrews has recently been promoted from first lieuten- 1 - 5 u , x :: h " ant to captain while serving on the Fifth Army front in Italy. His wife, Rita T. Minnich Andrews, lives at 14H0 South Lake-view Boulevard, Lorain, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Andrews, at 273 North Main St. He is adjutant of the 12th Medical Depot Comapny. Formerly he was assist commanding officer of a platoon. Andrews entered service in August, 1942 and was commissioned in January 1943, at Cam;) Berkeley, Texas. During the 20 months he has been overseas, he has served on the Anzio Beachhead and then going up through Italy. Four weeks ago when his parents received a letter, he said the boys had picked up a mascot during their travels, a little dog. In civilian life he was employed by the Thew Shovel Company in Lorain. up and ride around in, It's like an Austin has a two cylinder motor In it, and the fellows have a lot of fun with it. "I think the Booster Club is a fine ddea, both for the young and the old; I know as kinds we would have been thankful to have someone backing for the "Alley Rats" and not have to worry about how to raise a couple of bucks to get the Congregational Gym for a basketball game or whether or not the athletic field would be open for a baseball game. It also gives the 'old timers' some fun In coaching and supervising the teams in addition to the excuse for dances, etc., to raise money for a good cause. "I look for some championship athletic teams to come out from Amherst In a few years. "Hope the snowfall in Amherst la all cleared up by now, regards to everybody, ED BERGER" , r f! 1 r-n u IIII Clothing Collection Under Expectations Collections of used clothing for the first pick-up this week have been disappointingly small according to Conrad Zilch, local chairman for the national drive. Although collection boxes have been placed at the school, all the churches, the post office, and the Grange Hall, not much used clothing has been turned in so far, Zilch said. Surrounding communities have already collected enough clothing, bedding, and shoes to start shipments, but the local collection has so far been too small to even start sorting or packing. Zilch pointed out that it is an individual responsibility to see that the clothing is brought in. There is no one available to make a house-to-house canvass so that anyone having anything to spare must make an individual effort to see that it is put into the collection boxes. The last collection, when the drive ends, will be made the last of April or the first of May. The local committee has arranged for help in sorting and packing, and is pleading for enough clothing to make a good shipment. Funeral Services To Be On Friday -r m t-v K.VV .-iJLrSi. . r.rnsi Mrs. Anna Catherine Ernst, 62. 534 Park Avenue, passed away in her sleep early Tuesday morning at her home. Born in Amherst, she had resided here all her life. She was a graduate of Amherst High School and taught in the Amherst Schools for several years about forty years ago, she was also a member of St. Peter'sEvangelical-Reformed Church, the Women's Guild, the Philuthca Class, and Circle Four of the Guild. Survivors are her husband Carl Ernst, one daughter, Mrs. Lee Bright. Phoenix, Arizona; and three sisters, the Misses Edna and Olive Beller, Amherst, and Mrs. Homer Mulholland, Lorain. The body will remain at the Zilch funeral home until Friday noon when it will be taken to St. Peter's Evangelical-Reformed Cluirch where services with the pastor. Rev. John H. Bollcns officiating, will be held at 2 p. m. Burial will be made in Ridgehill ?.!rmnr!al Park. Evangelist Speaks At Local Church Dr. W. B. "Billy" Black, well-known Irish Evangelist, will begin a series of services at the Amherst Foursquare Church next Monday evening. Services will be held every night at 7:45 until April 30th. Dr. Black will be assisted by his daughter in musical selections at each service. Rev. Daniel E. Buser is the pastor of the local church. . Native Of Holland Talks At Rotary A description of Holland was given Rotarlans by Prof. Fritz Luzt, Obeflln College, at the regular meeting of the club on Monday of this week. A native of Holland, Prof. Luzt accompanied his talk with slides showing parts of Holland both before the war and after parts were liberated. He talked of life under the German occupation and the welcome Allied forces were receiving, even though liberation often meant the destruction of Dutch homes and cities. Mrs. Aileen Laux Given Air Medal For Flier Husband Mrs. Aileen Laux of Mantica, Cal., was presented the Air Medal, April 4, 1945, that was awarded to her husband, Lieut. Robert A. Laux, "toy the direction of the President." Presentation was made in the office of Lieut. Col. Charles Short at Stockton. Field, Stockton, Cal. The following citation was set forth: "For meritorius achievement in aerial flight while participating In sustained operational activities against the enemy from August 22 to August 29, 1944." Attending the sicple ceremony with Aileen were her daughter, Lorrainee, her mother, Mrs. Beu-lah Bridge and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Frances Bridge. Mrs. Laux is a niece of Mrs. itriuur ui uigai uuu iidu uvcu a-.i n -.: .-1 1 v.l ) u ..i Hlr-.i,. I band, Lieut. Robert Laux. has been listed as missing in action Canning Sugar Is Not Yet Available Despite OP A releases that housewives may now apply for canning su.ar coupons, no help is as yet obtainable for Amherst housewives aivording to Mrs. Stanlye Reichert, in charge of the local branch handling the canning allotment.-. Mrs. Reichert. who is handling the Amherst canning sugar program for the third year, said this week that no materials for the rationing have been made available yet for this locality and even those Amherst housewives who apply at the Lorain Board are being asked to wait until the Amherst branch can take care of them. As soim as full information and materials are available, announcement will be made, Mrs. Reichert said. All the work of local rationing of cannint! suu.ir is done on a voluntary basis. Mrs. Reichert being assisted by eleven volunteers. Change Plans For 'i V-E Dav Services Changes in V-E Day celebration plans were announced this week by the local Ministerial Association, following changes being advocated and planned In other communities. In view of the fact that latest official releases Intimate that V-E Day will come only with a gradual elimination of German pockets of resistance, rather than a sudden capitulation, plans for a celebration have been abandoned. Instead, present plans carl fof simultaneous prayer services In all local churches on the evening of the day when peaec Is declared. Church bells will ring at 7:00 p. m. with prayer services to start at 7:30. Mrs. Ralph Stark, Mrs. Walter Hansen, Miss Anne Novak and Miss Marjorle Drew journeyed to Pennsylvania last week-end to at' tend the wedding of Miss Ruth Drew, who was married Satur day. April 14. , Mrs. Louis Velagi Named Head Of St. Joseph P.T. A. Mrs. Louis Velagi was elected president of the Parent-Teacher Association of St. Joseph's Catholic School when members held the April meeting last week at the school. Other officers are Mrs. Michael Miller, vice-president; Mrs. Robert Zilch, secretary-treasurer. These officers will take office in September. DAVE GETS HIS BIKE More than 230 people registered on the guest book at the benefit dance held last Saturday evening at the Rec Center for Dave Katonak. Planned to obtain funds to de fray actual cost of renovating the bicycle given Dave by the Rec, the dance brought in $75. Roy Koch's orchestra donated their services so that all of the money taken in could be used for Dave's benefit. On display at the dance was the bicycle which was fixed up thru the efforts of Stan Reichert, direc tor of the Rec, Although a used I bike, it would take an expert to tell it from a new one and most of ; the younger crowd at the dance would have given much to own it. I The bike was taken to Gates Hospital. Elyria, on Sunday where it was shown to Dave. It HiuuJiuaJj;utnained.ahcre over-night whure he could sec it, then was taken to his home by his father. Plans now call for the purchase tor Dave of a victrola and records with the balance of the money taken in. Any remaining funds will be used to start a book fund for him. Still Need Names For Honor Rolls Additional names arc still needed for the Honor Roll on the Town Hall lawn. Quite a few names arc on file at the News-Times to be added to the Honor Roll as soon as weather permits, but it is not believed that nil men and women in service from this community are as yet listed. If you know of any man or woman serving in the armed forces whose name is not yet painted on the Honor Roll, bring the names to the News-Times. The names will be turned over to George Innrs who, through the courtesy of the U. S. Automatic Corp., has been doing the work of painting. Vet. Committee Gets First Case Members of the Veterans' Coordinating Committee, meeting at the town hall last week, considered the first case to come before the group in its role of pro viding assistance to returned service men. Concerning a soldier now in a hospital, the case was discussed by the group with the recommendation that the Red Cross be brought In to provide additional information and help. The group also discussed finances needed for the work of the committee. No figures are immediately forthcoming, although it is thought some money may be obtained soon. The committee meets on the second Monday of the month at the town hall. Any serviceman or woman, or their relatives, may secure Information and help on problems of readjustment from the committee. Council Sets Dates, Discusses Revisions In Rates For Water Clean-Up Week for the village was set for the first week in May by village council on Tuesday evening of this week at a meeting that saw further discussion on lower water rates for the village, the need for a janitor at the town hall, and sewage disposal problems. Congregationalists Extend Call To New York Pastor Members of the congregation of the local Congregational Church held a meeting last Sunday morning following the morning worship.A call was extended to Rev. Heber O'Hara, pastor of the Congregational Church in Church-ville, New York, to the local church. Rev. O'Hara is married and has a family. He recently delivered a sermon in the South Amherst Congregational Church. The call to Rev. O'Hara was sent after a report by the pastoral committee directed by F. R. Powers, rcv. R. E. Albrieht. Amhnrst school teaoher will be employed as interim pastor until a new nastor is ohtainnd . . -w. F .,..... . pastor left last week to take up his new duties in Fargn, North Dakota. Delegates named to attend the Medina Association meeting this coming Sunday afternoon are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harr, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cotton, and Mrs. Harold Brown. Funeral Services Ueld Wednesday .For G. A. Menz Funeral services were held j Wednesday at 9 a. m. for George I Albert Menz, 74, at St. Joseph's Church with Rev. Fr. James H. I Smith offiieating. Burial was I made in Calvary cemetery, j Mr. Menz died at 10 a. m.. Sunday in his home, 712 South Main 'Street, after a long illness. He was born in Amherst and had lived here all his life except for a year and half he spent in Oregon.He was n business man in town for more than 35 years. He was connected with the Lersch Grocery store, the old Amherst Furniture firm, operated the Quarry store and In 1913 organized the present Amherst Hardware Co. of which he was manager until he retired about 12 years ago. Survivors are his wife, Wilhel-mina Plato Menz, three sons and three daughters, Mrs. A. P. Roth, Amherst; Mrs. T. J. Kearns, Lake-wood; Mrs. J. W. Hengesbaugh, San Diego, California; Joseph W. Menz and John Menz at home and Robert, Lorain; 10 grandchildren and one brother, Edward Menz, Amherst. Military Services Held For Veteran Military funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. for Renal Schultz, 38, honorably discharged member of the U. S. Marines, at the Zilch Funeral Home with Rev. Bollens officiating. Schultz died at the Good Sam aritan Hospital In Sandusky after an automobile accident at Rye Beach. His home Is at 33 Fourth Street, Lorain. He leaves one son, Eaton Cen ter. Thursday, Friday, and Satur- day, May 3, 4, and 5, were named as the days on which the trucks will make a village-wide collection of trash. This was set to coincide with the dates advocated by Gov. Lauches for the state. Continuing their discussion of two weeks ago on the matter of lower water rates, council members at this time brought up the rates charged individual consumers. ' At its previous meeting, council voted to offer the Amherst Water Works Company $10.00 for each fire plug instead of the $50.00 now paid. Now asking a reduction in rateg to the individual consumer, council members stated that the $1.50 r minimum charged each month is too high. Council members are to meet with directors of the Water Works Company this evening (Thursday) in an effort to work out rates agreeable to both parties. At this time the rates for individual consumers and the rates for fire hydrant service will be discussed. Other business of council included dicussion of sewage coming into the village on Park Avenue from an open tile. Mayor Kane reported that he had investigated the condition and that it would be corrected in a short time. During the illness of Dick Leonard, custodian at the town hall, there has been no one to do janitor work there. Councilmen Tompkins and Coverdale, on the town hall committee, were requested to look into the matter of securing another custodian. Jack Guiselman Funeral Services Held On Saturday Funeral services were held for Jack Guiselman. 28, at 2:30 p. m. at the J. Ford Thompson funeral home in Lorain, Saturday, with Rev. F. E. Eastman, pastor of the Wakeman Congregational Church, officiating. Mr. Guiselman died at 1:45 a. m. Tuesday in the City Hospital, Cleveland, after an illness of four months. He lived at 2004 Noble Road, Cleveland, and was a for mer resident of Amherst. Born in Cleveland, Mr. Guisel man come to Amherst in 1931 and lived here until three and one-half years ago vhen he returned to Cleveland to make his home. He was a member of the Am herst Blue Lodge of Masons and was employed at the National Malleable and Steel Castings Co., Cleveland. Survivors are his wife, the former Evelyn Webster of Amherst; his mother, Mrs. Ann Guiselman; one sister, Mrs. Ben Rozsos, Amherst; and four brothers, George, Cleveland; Thomas, Mentor; Clifford, California, end Donald, Sheffield Lake. He was the aon of the late J. D. Guiselman. Mr. andMrs. William Wenzel have returned to their borne on Hazel Street after spending several days In Columbus and Dayton visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hengen. Mr. Hengen's condition remains the same. He la confined to the Veteran's Hospital m Dayton.

The Amherst News-Times VOL XXVII, NUMBER 16 AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1945 THE SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD ft Lt. Berger Writes j Of Siegfried Line And Luxembourg Lieut. Edwin Benger writes that "it was very interesting to cross the border - into Germany and come through the Siegfried Line, I'd read so much about it. "For a couple of miles the pill boxes are thick in .the hills; they are well camouflaged and built t. ; ; 1 I ' f i Lieut, Berger just recently has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for distinguishing himself by meritorious service i nthe United Kingdom, France, Luxembourg end Germany, He also Wi two stars on his E.T.O. ribbon and his unit has been recommended for the Meritorious Plaque. right into the hills. The dragon teeth line the roads on both sides and it's easy to see where it would be a tough nut to crack. "Germany is or was, a beautiful country, but as far as we have gone the towns are just leveled to the ground; they are battered a lot worse than the French towns there is just nothing left and that is just as it should be -7-they should be made to realize what war is. "There are not many civilians left and what are left behind are just ignored. There is a fine for any of the GI's fraternizing with them. Even if that ruling wore not in effect I doubt if they would get much friendship from the troops. Maybe this time they will learn a lesson that will stick. "The prisoners of war are the 6orriest mess of personnel one ever saw and the famous SS troopers certainly had a great build up. "The American soldiers are fairly well restricted in camp, but there would not be anything to do outside anyway; It reminds me of coming across France when we more or less staid around the place then too. "Luxembourg is a dandy little country more like the States than anything over here; modern cars (from the U. S.) coca cola (when they had it from the U. S.) ice cream (they still have it.) Everything was so clean and up to date. "Met several fellows from Amherst a while back Clarence 'Hankie' Frederick, Chuck' Gor-mley, Don Haas, Ralph Thomas and Noble Bierman; sure was good to see them seems like the whole town is here. "Went to the movies last night making three in a row which is quite a record but they have gone now so suppose lt will be all for a while, also went for a shower today, there is a portable QM Shower unit about eighteen miles from. here and we took a gang over. We usually get one about every two weeks sure does feel good. They eet up in a tent near a stream and pump the water out and heat It and have a long pipe with shower heads in it, It's quite a system. " "We've got a cute little German car that the fellows fixed Hyatt Home From German Prison Cpl. Donald Hyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hyatt, South Am herst, arrived home Tuesday night from Camp Atterbury, Ind., where he had been processed after reaching the east coast last week. Hyatt is home for 21 days after y l -Deing a mrisoner tft - of War since ,U ALLJ Sept. 22, 1944, to January of this year. Wounded Soldier Out Of Hospital Pfc. William J. Kunzman, 24, Box 103, Amherst, has now recovered at A United States Army hospital in England, from wounds received at GumbrechShoven, on the 4th December, 1944. While at this hospital, he received expert medical care, followed by a period of convalescence. He has now been released for a return to duty. He is a member of an infantry unit. He entered the army on March 4th, 1943. His wife, Mrs. Irene C. Kunzman, is residing in Amherst. Russell Andrews Gets Captaincy Russell Andrews has recently been promoted from first lieuten- 1 - 5 u , x :: h " ant to captain while serving on the Fifth Army front in Italy. His wife, Rita T. Minnich Andrews, lives at 14H0 South Lake-view Boulevard, Lorain, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Andrews, at 273 North Main St. He is adjutant of the 12th Medical Depot Comapny. Formerly he was assist commanding officer of a platoon. Andrews entered service in August, 1942 and was commissioned in January 1943, at Cam;) Berkeley, Texas. During the 20 months he has been overseas, he has served on the Anzio Beachhead and then going up through Italy. Four weeks ago when his parents received a letter, he said the boys had picked up a mascot during their travels, a little dog. In civilian life he was employed by the Thew Shovel Company in Lorain. up and ride around in, It's like an Austin has a two cylinder motor In it, and the fellows have a lot of fun with it. "I think the Booster Club is a fine ddea, both for the young and the old; I know as kinds we would have been thankful to have someone backing for the "Alley Rats" and not have to worry about how to raise a couple of bucks to get the Congregational Gym for a basketball game or whether or not the athletic field would be open for a baseball game. It also gives the 'old timers' some fun In coaching and supervising the teams in addition to the excuse for dances, etc., to raise money for a good cause. "I look for some championship athletic teams to come out from Amherst In a few years. "Hope the snowfall in Amherst la all cleared up by now, regards to everybody, ED BERGER" , r f! 1 r-n u IIII Clothing Collection Under Expectations Collections of used clothing for the first pick-up this week have been disappointingly small according to Conrad Zilch, local chairman for the national drive. Although collection boxes have been placed at the school, all the churches, the post office, and the Grange Hall, not much used clothing has been turned in so far, Zilch said. Surrounding communities have already collected enough clothing, bedding, and shoes to start shipments, but the local collection has so far been too small to even start sorting or packing. Zilch pointed out that it is an individual responsibility to see that the clothing is brought in. There is no one available to make a house-to-house canvass so that anyone having anything to spare must make an individual effort to see that it is put into the collection boxes. The last collection, when the drive ends, will be made the last of April or the first of May. The local committee has arranged for help in sorting and packing, and is pleading for enough clothing to make a good shipment. Funeral Services To Be On Friday -r m t-v K.VV .-iJLrSi. . r.rnsi Mrs. Anna Catherine Ernst, 62. 534 Park Avenue, passed away in her sleep early Tuesday morning at her home. Born in Amherst, she had resided here all her life. She was a graduate of Amherst High School and taught in the Amherst Schools for several years about forty years ago, she was also a member of St. Peter'sEvangelical-Reformed Church, the Women's Guild, the Philuthca Class, and Circle Four of the Guild. Survivors are her husband Carl Ernst, one daughter, Mrs. Lee Bright. Phoenix, Arizona; and three sisters, the Misses Edna and Olive Beller, Amherst, and Mrs. Homer Mulholland, Lorain. The body will remain at the Zilch funeral home until Friday noon when it will be taken to St. Peter's Evangelical-Reformed Cluirch where services with the pastor. Rev. John H. Bollcns officiating, will be held at 2 p. m. Burial will be made in Ridgehill ?.!rmnr!al Park. Evangelist Speaks At Local Church Dr. W. B. "Billy" Black, well-known Irish Evangelist, will begin a series of services at the Amherst Foursquare Church next Monday evening. Services will be held every night at 7:45 until April 30th. Dr. Black will be assisted by his daughter in musical selections at each service. Rev. Daniel E. Buser is the pastor of the local church. . Native Of Holland Talks At Rotary A description of Holland was given Rotarlans by Prof. Fritz Luzt, Obeflln College, at the regular meeting of the club on Monday of this week. A native of Holland, Prof. Luzt accompanied his talk with slides showing parts of Holland both before the war and after parts were liberated. He talked of life under the German occupation and the welcome Allied forces were receiving, even though liberation often meant the destruction of Dutch homes and cities. Mrs. Aileen Laux Given Air Medal For Flier Husband Mrs. Aileen Laux of Mantica, Cal., was presented the Air Medal, April 4, 1945, that was awarded to her husband, Lieut. Robert A. Laux, "toy the direction of the President." Presentation was made in the office of Lieut. Col. Charles Short at Stockton. Field, Stockton, Cal. The following citation was set forth: "For meritorius achievement in aerial flight while participating In sustained operational activities against the enemy from August 22 to August 29, 1944." Attending the sicple ceremony with Aileen were her daughter, Lorrainee, her mother, Mrs. Beu-lah Bridge and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Frances Bridge. Mrs. Laux is a niece of Mrs. itriuur ui uigai uuu iidu uvcu a-.i n -.: .-1 1 v.l ) u ..i Hlr-.i,. I band, Lieut. Robert Laux. has been listed as missing in action Canning Sugar Is Not Yet Available Despite OP A releases that housewives may now apply for canning su.ar coupons, no help is as yet obtainable for Amherst housewives aivording to Mrs. Stanlye Reichert, in charge of the local branch handling the canning allotment.-. Mrs. Reichert. who is handling the Amherst canning sugar program for the third year, said this week that no materials for the rationing have been made available yet for this locality and even those Amherst housewives who apply at the Lorain Board are being asked to wait until the Amherst branch can take care of them. As soim as full information and materials are available, announcement will be made, Mrs. Reichert said. All the work of local rationing of cannint! suu.ir is done on a voluntary basis. Mrs. Reichert being assisted by eleven volunteers. Change Plans For 'i V-E Dav Services Changes in V-E Day celebration plans were announced this week by the local Ministerial Association, following changes being advocated and planned In other communities. In view of the fact that latest official releases Intimate that V-E Day will come only with a gradual elimination of German pockets of resistance, rather than a sudden capitulation, plans for a celebration have been abandoned. Instead, present plans carl fof simultaneous prayer services In all local churches on the evening of the day when peaec Is declared. Church bells will ring at 7:00 p. m. with prayer services to start at 7:30. Mrs. Ralph Stark, Mrs. Walter Hansen, Miss Anne Novak and Miss Marjorle Drew journeyed to Pennsylvania last week-end to at' tend the wedding of Miss Ruth Drew, who was married Satur day. April 14. , Mrs. Louis Velagi Named Head Of St. Joseph P.T. A. Mrs. Louis Velagi was elected president of the Parent-Teacher Association of St. Joseph's Catholic School when members held the April meeting last week at the school. Other officers are Mrs. Michael Miller, vice-president; Mrs. Robert Zilch, secretary-treasurer. These officers will take office in September. DAVE GETS HIS BIKE More than 230 people registered on the guest book at the benefit dance held last Saturday evening at the Rec Center for Dave Katonak. Planned to obtain funds to de fray actual cost of renovating the bicycle given Dave by the Rec, the dance brought in $75. Roy Koch's orchestra donated their services so that all of the money taken in could be used for Dave's benefit. On display at the dance was the bicycle which was fixed up thru the efforts of Stan Reichert, direc tor of the Rec, Although a used I bike, it would take an expert to tell it from a new one and most of ; the younger crowd at the dance would have given much to own it. I The bike was taken to Gates Hospital. Elyria, on Sunday where it was shown to Dave. It HiuuJiuaJj;utnained.ahcre over-night whure he could sec it, then was taken to his home by his father. Plans now call for the purchase tor Dave of a victrola and records with the balance of the money taken in. Any remaining funds will be used to start a book fund for him. Still Need Names For Honor Rolls Additional names arc still needed for the Honor Roll on the Town Hall lawn. Quite a few names arc on file at the News-Times to be added to the Honor Roll as soon as weather permits, but it is not believed that nil men and women in service from this community are as yet listed. If you know of any man or woman serving in the armed forces whose name is not yet painted on the Honor Roll, bring the names to the News-Times. The names will be turned over to George Innrs who, through the courtesy of the U. S. Automatic Corp., has been doing the work of painting. Vet. Committee Gets First Case Members of the Veterans' Coordinating Committee, meeting at the town hall last week, considered the first case to come before the group in its role of pro viding assistance to returned service men. Concerning a soldier now in a hospital, the case was discussed by the group with the recommendation that the Red Cross be brought In to provide additional information and help. The group also discussed finances needed for the work of the committee. No figures are immediately forthcoming, although it is thought some money may be obtained soon. The committee meets on the second Monday of the month at the town hall. Any serviceman or woman, or their relatives, may secure Information and help on problems of readjustment from the committee. Council Sets Dates, Discusses Revisions In Rates For Water Clean-Up Week for the village was set for the first week in May by village council on Tuesday evening of this week at a meeting that saw further discussion on lower water rates for the village, the need for a janitor at the town hall, and sewage disposal problems. Congregationalists Extend Call To New York Pastor Members of the congregation of the local Congregational Church held a meeting last Sunday morning following the morning worship.A call was extended to Rev. Heber O'Hara, pastor of the Congregational Church in Church-ville, New York, to the local church. Rev. O'Hara is married and has a family. He recently delivered a sermon in the South Amherst Congregational Church. The call to Rev. O'Hara was sent after a report by the pastoral committee directed by F. R. Powers, rcv. R. E. Albrieht. Amhnrst school teaoher will be employed as interim pastor until a new nastor is ohtainnd . . -w. F .,..... . pastor left last week to take up his new duties in Fargn, North Dakota. Delegates named to attend the Medina Association meeting this coming Sunday afternoon are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harr, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cotton, and Mrs. Harold Brown. Funeral Services Ueld Wednesday .For G. A. Menz Funeral services were held j Wednesday at 9 a. m. for George I Albert Menz, 74, at St. Joseph's Church with Rev. Fr. James H. I Smith offiieating. Burial was I made in Calvary cemetery, j Mr. Menz died at 10 a. m.. Sunday in his home, 712 South Main 'Street, after a long illness. He was born in Amherst and had lived here all his life except for a year and half he spent in Oregon.He was n business man in town for more than 35 years. He was connected with the Lersch Grocery store, the old Amherst Furniture firm, operated the Quarry store and In 1913 organized the present Amherst Hardware Co. of which he was manager until he retired about 12 years ago. Survivors are his wife, Wilhel-mina Plato Menz, three sons and three daughters, Mrs. A. P. Roth, Amherst; Mrs. T. J. Kearns, Lake-wood; Mrs. J. W. Hengesbaugh, San Diego, California; Joseph W. Menz and John Menz at home and Robert, Lorain; 10 grandchildren and one brother, Edward Menz, Amherst. Military Services Held For Veteran Military funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. for Renal Schultz, 38, honorably discharged member of the U. S. Marines, at the Zilch Funeral Home with Rev. Bollens officiating. Schultz died at the Good Sam aritan Hospital In Sandusky after an automobile accident at Rye Beach. His home Is at 33 Fourth Street, Lorain. He leaves one son, Eaton Cen ter. Thursday, Friday, and Satur- day, May 3, 4, and 5, were named as the days on which the trucks will make a village-wide collection of trash. This was set to coincide with the dates advocated by Gov. Lauches for the state. Continuing their discussion of two weeks ago on the matter of lower water rates, council members at this time brought up the rates charged individual consumers. ' At its previous meeting, council voted to offer the Amherst Water Works Company $10.00 for each fire plug instead of the $50.00 now paid. Now asking a reduction in rateg to the individual consumer, council members stated that the $1.50 r minimum charged each month is too high. Council members are to meet with directors of the Water Works Company this evening (Thursday) in an effort to work out rates agreeable to both parties. At this time the rates for individual consumers and the rates for fire hydrant service will be discussed. Other business of council included dicussion of sewage coming into the village on Park Avenue from an open tile. Mayor Kane reported that he had investigated the condition and that it would be corrected in a short time. During the illness of Dick Leonard, custodian at the town hall, there has been no one to do janitor work there. Councilmen Tompkins and Coverdale, on the town hall committee, were requested to look into the matter of securing another custodian. Jack Guiselman Funeral Services Held On Saturday Funeral services were held for Jack Guiselman. 28, at 2:30 p. m. at the J. Ford Thompson funeral home in Lorain, Saturday, with Rev. F. E. Eastman, pastor of the Wakeman Congregational Church, officiating. Mr. Guiselman died at 1:45 a. m. Tuesday in the City Hospital, Cleveland, after an illness of four months. He lived at 2004 Noble Road, Cleveland, and was a for mer resident of Amherst. Born in Cleveland, Mr. Guisel man come to Amherst in 1931 and lived here until three and one-half years ago vhen he returned to Cleveland to make his home. He was a member of the Am herst Blue Lodge of Masons and was employed at the National Malleable and Steel Castings Co., Cleveland. Survivors are his wife, the former Evelyn Webster of Amherst; his mother, Mrs. Ann Guiselman; one sister, Mrs. Ben Rozsos, Amherst; and four brothers, George, Cleveland; Thomas, Mentor; Clifford, California, end Donald, Sheffield Lake. He was the aon of the late J. D. Guiselman. Mr. andMrs. William Wenzel have returned to their borne on Hazel Street after spending several days In Columbus and Dayton visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hengen. Mr. Hengen's condition remains the same. He la confined to the Veteran's Hospital m Dayton.